Happy Paws Yall!
Hope this finds yall with a smile on your face & a purr in your heart. I've been especially busy lately & disgracefully behind on my correspondence & newsletters. Please purrgive me! Purrever Ranch has 32 cats now & it takes every moment I have to take care of these special creatures plus work full time. Thank you for being patient.
The website has finally been updated, so please go take a peek. Many new furry faces. Most old, few kittens with "issues" calling Purrever Ranch home.
Just want to take a moment & thank those who have donated to the care & well-being of the cats residing at Purrever. Because of you, their lives have been spared. They send each of you headbutts & purrs of appreciation.
I'm going to be very frank. Purrever Ranch needs help...desperately. In April, less than $100 was donated. In fact, this year has been very hard. Most of the expenses have been paid out of my pocket, but there is no change left & I need some helping hands & hearts if you are able. What is really needed are monthly donations It takes several hundred dollars just to feed & maintain these old pussy cats each month. This does not include vet bills, medications or such necessities such as Frontline &/or Advantage. There are cats that need to go to the Vet & there is no money to pay the vet bills.
Currently the Sanctuary is not accepting any new cats. This means that more cats may be euthanized at the shelter. More old cats that have lost their humans to death may follow their humans entirely too soon. It breaks my heart. God's not finished with them yet. Together, we can make a difference. With your help, I can continue my rescue efforts of homeless, elderly cats.
Again, the cats & I thank you so very much.
Rita & the Purrever Ranch Pussycats!
PURREVER RANCH
MAY 2005 NEWSLETTER
YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERNCE IN THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS CATS AT PURREVER RANCH!
Following are some items that are needed on a monthly basis.
scoopable cat litter
canned cat food (large cans purrferred)
BLEACH (use over 8 gallons a month!)
VINEGAR (" ")
laundry detergent
paper towels, plates & bowls
Iams Reduced Dry Food
Maximum Nutrition (Hairball Formula) Dry Food (sold only at Wal-Mart)
Frontline Plus &/or Advantage
garbage bags
Monetary Donations
Following are items that Purrever Ranch needs:
cat trees, condos & beds (gently used is purrfect!)
commercial heavy duty vacume
bunk bed frame (for scaredy cats to perch & escape)
gift certificates at Hollywood Pet Star, PetCo, Wal-Mart, Target, etc
computer service (PC needs a DOCTOR!)
PERMANENT HOUSING
USED OR LEFT OVER PET MEDICATIONS IS ALWAYS NEEDED & APPRECIATED!
I will be more than happy to pick any donated items up. Please call 901-850-5919 to schedule a pick up or email me The Collierville Animal Shelter has been very gracious to allow a drop off box should this be more convenient. CAS is located at 603 E South Street in Collierville. Please mark any donations to Purrever with a magic marker.
IN THE MEWS!
Read my about my soulcat, SINATRA & our journey with feline squamous cell carcinoma
NO LYSOL OR PINE-SOL!
Anything ending in "sol" should be banished from any pet owning home especially those with felines. These products contain phenol which can cause instant liver damage in cats with fatal results. Please think about the chemicals (DON'T USE THEM!) you (or your housekeeper) put on your floor, tub, etc. Here are a few credible sites that should help you throw out the "sol" before your pet is SOL.
SAFE & CHEAP Homemade cleaning products for a cleaner, healthier life for you & your pets!
white vinegar
Mildly acidic white vinegar dissolves dirt, soap scum, and hard water deposits from smooth surfaces, yet is gentle enough to use in solution to clean hardwood flooring. White vinegar is a natural deodorizer, absorbing odors instead of covering them up. (And no, your bathroom won't smell like a salad! Any vinegar aroma disappears when dry.) With no coloring agents, white vinegar won't stain grout on tiled surfaces. Because it cuts detergent residue, white vinegar makes a great fabric softener substitute for families with sensitive skin.
Try these recipes to harness the cleaning power of white vinegar:
Homemade Spray Cleaner Recipe
Mix in a sprayer bottle:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
In the kitchen, use vinegar-and-water spray to clean countertops, lightly soiled range surfaces and backsplash areas.
In the bathroom, use vinegar spray cleaner to clean countertops, floors, and exterior surfaces of the toilet.
For really tough bathroom surfaces such as shower walls, pump up the cleaning power by removing the sprayer element and heating the solution in the microwave until barely hot. Spray shower walls with the warmed generously, allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub and rinse. The heat helps soften stubborn soap scum and loosens hard water deposits.
undiluted white vinegar
Undiluted white vinegar straight from the jug makes quick work of tougher cleaning problems involving hard water deposits or soap scum.
Use undiluted white vinegar to scrub the inside of the toilet bowl. Before you begin, dump a bucket of water into the toilet to force water out of the bowl and allow access to the sides. Pour undiluted white vinegar around the bowl and scrub with a toilet brush to remove stains and odor. Use a pumice stone to remove any remaining hard water rings.
Clean shower heads that have been clogged with mineral deposits with undiluted white vinegar. Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar in a plastic food storage bag, and secure the bag to the shower head with a rubber band. Let stand for 2 hours to overnight, then rinse and buff the fixture to a shiny finish.
Add one cup of undiluted white vinegar to the laundry rinse cycle instead of commercial fabric softener. White vinegar softens clothes and cuts detergent residue--a plus for family members with sensitive skin.
baking soda
Baking soda's mild abrasive action and natural deodorizing properties make it a powerful replacement for harsh commercial scouring powders.
Sprinkle baking soda onto a damp sponge to tackle grimy bathtub rings, scour vanities, or remove food deposits from the kitchen sink. For tougher grime, make a paste of baking soda and water, apply to the tub or sink, and allow to stand for 10 to 20 minutes. Dirt, soap scum and deposits soften and are easier to remove.
Slow-running drains? Keep bathroom drains running freely by pouring 1/2 to 3/4 cup baking soda into the drain, and dribbling just enough hot water to wash the solution down. Let stand for 2 hours to overnight, then flush thoroughly with hot water. The deodorizing effect is an added bonus! [Do not use this method on blocked drains.]
rubbing alcohol
Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol provides the base for an evaporating cleaner to rival commercial window and glass cleaning solutions. Use this glass cleaning spray recipe for windows, mirrors, chrome fixtures and for a shiny finish on hard-surface ceramic tiles:
Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe
Mix in a sprayer bottle:
1 cup rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
1 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Furniture Polish Recipe
Mix in a sprayer bottle:
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
Shake well and apply a small amount to a flannel cleaning rag or cleaning cloth. Spread evenly over furniture surface. Turn cloth to a dry side and polish dry.
CAT NOTE! Ammonia mimics the smell of urine to cats & they have a tendency to “mark” on top of any cleaning product that contains ammonia...
